Our Programmes
Three Programmes, One Approach
Whether you are looking for a single Saturday introduction or a year-long family learning journey, we have a programme built for your child's age and your family's rhythm.
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Our Educational Methodology
Every programme at Northstar Atelier is built around the same core principle: children learn money vocabulary most naturally when it arrives inside a story. We do not begin with definitions or rules. We begin with a character who has a problem — maybe they saved up for something and then changed their mind, or they found something and wondered who it belonged to.
From there, the vocabulary emerges naturally as children discuss what the character should do. The session facilitator guides the conversation without directing its conclusion. Children are encouraged to disagree, to change their minds, and to ask questions that nobody has a tidy answer to.
Activities then give children a hands-on way to extend the story — through drawing, sorting objects, or writing a few words in their workbook. Nothing is collected or assessed. The workbook belongs to the child and goes home with them.
Our Teaching Principles
- Story introduces the concept before any explanation
- Questions are valued more than correct answers
- Activities are tactile and age-appropriate
- Sessions follow the group's pace, not a clock
- Take-home materials keep the conversation going
- No framing around success, wealth, or adult outcomes
Programme 01
Money Talk for Kids
Single-Day Saturday Workshop · Ages 6–10 · RM 380
A single Saturday session that gives children a first, gentle encounter with money vocabulary. Using a carefully chosen picture book as the anchor, children explore concepts like earning, spending, and keeping through stories, drawing, and small group discussion. The day ends with a brief debrief for parents.
What Is Included
- One full Saturday session (approximately 3 hours)
- A printed workbook for the child to keep
- Drawing and activity materials provided
- 15-minute parent debrief at the end of the session
- Light refreshments for children
Session Flow
Programme 02
Term-Long Money Storybook
School-Term Programme · Ages 6–10 · RM 1,720
A structured series of weekly small-group sessions spread across one Malaysian school term. Each week, a new picture book introduces a different aspect of the money vocabulary — from understanding what money is and where it comes from, to how families make decisions about using it. Parents receive a written summary each week so the learning continues at home.
What Is Included
- Weekly sessions for the full school term (typically 10–12 weeks)
- Printed workbook for each child
- Storytime handouts designed for each book
- Weekly parent summary with conversation prompts
- End-of-term review summary for the family
Programme Structure
Programme 03
Annual Children's Money Curriculum
Twelve-Month Programme · Ages 6–10 · RM 4,580
The most comprehensive offering at Northstar Atelier. This twelve-month curriculum combines weekly children's sessions, monthly parent gatherings, and a specially produced printed annual reader. Topics rotate through age-appropriate money vocabulary, storytime activities, and family conversation prompts across all four school terms. The programme is purely educational and is designed to feel like a natural, unhurried part of family life.
What Is Included
- Weekly sessions across all four Malaysian school terms
- Monthly parent gatherings (informal, discussion-based)
- Printed annual reader — one per child, designed to keep
- All workbooks and handouts throughout the year
- Weekly parent summaries with conversation prompts
- Year-end family reflection session
Annual Topic Rotation
Help Choosing
Which Programme Is Right for Your Family?
| Feature | Money Talk RM 380 |
Term-Long RM 1,720 |
Annual RM 4,580 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session count | 1 day | 10–12 weeks | Full year |
| Printed workbook | |||
| Parent summaries | |||
| Monthly parent gatherings | |||
| Printed annual reader | |||
| Best for | First-time families, trying before committing | One term of structured learning | Families wanting learning as part of yearly family rhythm |
Across All Programmes
Our Shared Standards
Child Safety
All facilitators hold valid qualifications and undergo a background check. Our studio follows safe environment protocols that are reviewed annually.
Data Privacy
We collect only the minimum personal information needed to run programmes. Children's data is handled in line with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 and is never shared with third parties.
Curriculum Review
The Northstar curriculum is reviewed each year. We update stories, activities, and conversation prompts based on facilitator observations and parent feedback from the previous year.
Group Size Limits
Every session is capped at 8 children. We do not add children to a full group, even when demand is high. New groups form when the waitlist reaches threshold.
Open Communication
Parents can contact the studio directly at any point during a programme. We respond within one business day and welcome questions about what their child is experiencing in sessions.
Inclusive by Default
No programme at Northstar Atelier contains aspirational, competitive, or pressure-based messaging. The environment is designed to be comfortable for children regardless of their family's financial background.
Pricing
Clear, Straightforward Fees
Money Talk
Single-Day Workshop
One Saturday session with workbook and parent debrief. A good starting point for families new to Northstar Atelier.
Book a PlaceTerm-Long
School-Term Programme
A full term of weekly sessions, workbooks, handouts, and parent summaries. Popular with families who have tried the workshop first.
Book a PlaceAnnual
Twelve-Month Curriculum
A full year of sessions, parent gatherings, and a printed annual reader. Payment schedule available — mention it in your enquiry.
Book a PlaceNot Sure Which Programme to Start With?
Send us a note with your child's age and what you are looking for. We will help you find the right fit without any pressure to commit to more than you need.
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